The rise of digital services in everything from e-commerce to banking makes it easier than ever to conduct all manner of financial business from our laptops or smartphones. We can order groceries, send Christmas gifts, and check our rapidly dwindling bank balances without ever leaving the comfort of our homes.

While we expect major companies and banks to create security protocols to protect our data, some of the responsibility stays with us. Although cyberattacks are on the rise, there are measures we can take to protect ourselves.